Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United, Match 4, PSL 2026 – Who will win today’s match between MS vs ISU?

The Match 4 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season will see Multan Sultans (MS) take on Islamabad United (ISU) at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday, March 28.

Both teams enter the contest with contrasting narratives, Multan looking to bounce back from a disastrous previous campaign, while Islamabad aim to build on their consistent performances in recent seasons. 

For Multan, this game marks a fresh start with a revamped squad featuring international stars, while Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, will rely on their balanced lineup and strong core to assert dominance early in the tournament.

Historically one of the most successful franchises in the league, Islamabad will look to exploit their superior head-to-head record, whereas Multan will be eager to make an immediate statement in PSL 2026. 

MS vs ISU: Match Details

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, will also host the fourth match of the PSL 2026 between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United on Saturday, March 28. This will be an evening game, so there is a possibility of dew coming in at the later half of the match. Traditionally, the pitch favours batters more, and it has been a good batting surface for teams batting first in the competition. It will be interesting to see how it behaves in this encounter.

MS vs ISU: Head-to-Head T20I Record

MS vs ISU: Predicted Playing XIs

Multan Sultans

Steven Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Muhammad Shahzad, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Peter Siddle, Faisal Akram, Muhammad Ismail.

Islamabad United

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Mohammad Hasnain, Salman Mirza

MS vs ISU: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Steve Smith  

All eyes will be on Steven Smith as he gears up to make his much-anticipated PSL debut with Multan Sultans. Known more for his exploits in the longer formats, Smith’s inclusion at the top of the order alongside the in-form Sahibzada Farhan adds a fascinating dimension to the Sultans’ batting unit. The Australian enters PSL on the back of an impressive Big Bash League campaign, where he amassed 299 runs en route to the final, including a century and two fifties, striking at a remarkable 167.97. 

Probable Best Bowler: Shadab Khan 

Shadab Khan will be a key figure for Islamabad United in Match No. 4 of the Pakistan Super League against Multan Sultans due to his all-round impact and match-up advantage. As a leg-spinning all-rounder, Shadab plays a crucial role in the middle overs, where he can break partnerships and control the scoring rate, especially against a strong Sultans batting unit. 

Today's Match Prediction: Multan Sultans to win the match